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#Taiwan stands on democracy's first line of defense, in the face of increasing threats from authoritarian actors. We will not give in, & will continue working with our democratic partners across the world to enhance our collective resilience.
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An honour to speak at this year's @Forum_2000 & reaffirm #Taiwan's commitment to freedom & democracy. Though democracies around the world are facing many challenges, we can overcome these obstacles by standing united in defense of our shared values. twitter.com/Forum_2000/sta…
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#Taiwan is a diverse & resilient community committed to our democracy, sovereignty & security. We are proud of what we have built, & will continue to share our accomplishments with the world.
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Our 🇹🇼 National Day Celebration was capped off with a magnificent fireworks display in @KaohsiungCity last night. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this special occasion, & to all of you for joining us in support of #Taiwan.
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Today's 🇹🇼 National Day Celebration was filled with incredible performances by #Taiwanese from all generations & walks of life. Thank you all for making this day so special.
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Thank you to all the foreign diplomats who joined us to celebrate our 🇹🇼 National Day. Your continued support for #Taiwan is deeply appreciated by our people & government.
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The people of #Taiwan are committed to upholding our nation’s sovereignty, democracy, security & prosperity. In my National Day Address, I outlined four core commitments on which Taiwan is united. Full text here:
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I will deliver my National Day Address at 10:25.
Thank you to everyone for standing with #Taiwan over the last year & celebrating our 🇹🇼 National Day with us.
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Our 🇹🇼 National Day Celebration live stream starts now, with a series of musical, dance & other performances to begin the festivities.
You can watch my National Day Address at 10:25 & our #Taiwan heroes parade at 11:35. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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Today is our 🇹🇼 National Day, a time to look back on everything our country has achieved over the last year & show our appreciation for the people of #Taiwan. I'll link to the live stream of our annual celebration starting from 8:50 (Taipei time), with my address at 10:25.
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Today #Taiwan took delivery of our second COVID-19 vaccine donation from #Lithuania. This continued support is not only deeply appreciated by the Taiwanese people, it also demonstrates the strength of our countries' democratic partnership.
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Over the past week, #Taiwan has received more than 3.4 million vaccine doses. As we gear up for our 2021 National Day Celebration, it is heartening to know that more Taiwanese will soon be vaccinated & better protected against COVID-19.
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#Taiwan is committed to collaborating with countries in the Indo-Pacific region & around the world. At the @yushanforum, I emphasised the importance of working together to overcome challenges & revitalise the global economy.
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At this year's @yushanforum, I shared how #Taiwan & our New Southbound Policy is part of the solution to a range of key challenges facing Asia & the world. Taiwan stands with our like-minded partners in support of regional security, prosperity & peace.
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Delighted to welcome former Australian Prime Minister @HonTonyAbbott to #Taiwan. We are grateful to you for supporting our bid to join the CPTPP, & will continue to work with #Australia to uphold regional peace, prosperity & security.
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A great pleasure to meet with #French Senators Alain Richard, @max_brisson, @ElseJOSEPH & @OlivierCadic. I thank you for your work leading the #Taiwan Friendship group in the @Senat, and look forward to discussing further opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
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We believe that the Taiwanese people should decide #Taiwan's future. Taiwan stands united in our commitment to the values of democracy & freedom. And we will do whatever it takes to defend our values & our way of life.
My article in @ForeignAffairs: t.ly/vgew
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由衷祝賀岸田文雄總理的就任及新內閣的誕生。希望能夠跟岸田新首相一起,更深化台灣和日本的友好關係。身為一樣的民主國家,繼續強化聯繫!
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岸田文雄総理大臣及び新内閣の誕生を心よりお祝い申し上げます。岸田新首相と一緒に、台湾と日本の友好関係をさらに深めていけるよう期待しています。同じ民主主義国家どうし、これからも連携を強めていきましょう!
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Thank you to all the national freediving associations who have stood with #Taiwan after our national flag was removed from an AIDA competition broadcast. Your decision to remove your own countries’ flags in solidarity with Taiwan touched the hearts of the Taiwanese people.
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#Taiwan took delivery of nearly 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses today, including shipments of the BioNTech & AstraZeneca vaccines. We deeply appreciate everyone who has helped us acquire vaccines, & encourage all to get vaccinated.
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This morning I received my second shot of the #Taiwan-developed Medigen vaccine. I want to thank all our medical workers for their efforts to fight the pandemic & keep us safe. Make sure to get vaccinated when eligible to protect yourself & those around you from COVID-19.
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It was an honour to welcome our #TeamTaiwan Paralympic heroes to the Presidential Office today. Your courage & incredible performances on the world stage are an inspiration to us all.